POLAND’S FATE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23940, 16 October 1939, Page 8

POLAND’S FATE

RUTHLESS CLEANSING A NAZI DECLARATION “SOFTNESS A MISTAKE" (United Press Association) ,By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) BERLIN, Oct. 14. (Received Oct. 15, at 10 p.m.) Albert Foerster, Hitler’s deputy in the Polish Corridor, speaking at Bromberg, declared his intention of ruthlessly cleansing of scoundrels, robber j and Jews. “We do not want history to charge us with missing an historic hour. We cannot be severe enough. Softness would be a mistake.” CONFERENCE OF ROYALTIES KING GUSTAV’S INVITATION STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13. King Gustav has invited the President of Finland and the Kings of Denmark and Norway to a conference here on October 18. All have accepted. NORDIC COUNTRIES UNITY ACKNOWLEDGED COPENHAGEN, Oct. 14. (Received Oct. 15, at 11.30 p.m.) The National Tidende, recalling Scandinavian neutrality in the last war, says the meetings of Kings again will show that the Nordic countries acknowledge their unity and indicate that an attack against one would be felt as an attack on all. FORMER GERMAN SPY DESIRE TO SERVE BRITAIN LONDON, pet. 13. Captain von Rintelen, chief of the German spies in the United States in the last war, appeared before an aliens’ tribunal and sought permission to travel freely in Britain to lecture. Admiral Reginald Hall, who was responsible for von Rintelen’s capture in 1915, but who is now his friend, testified that von Rintelen, in an interview, described himself as a conscientious objector to Naziism. He said history might have taken a different turn if he had not refused the Nazis’ offer of the London Embassy in succession to von Hoesch. Von Rintelen renounced his German nationality in 1934, and wants to devote himself to the service of Britain. Decision was reserved. THE TRIBUNAL’S DECISION LONDON, Oct. 14. (Received Oct. 15, at 9 p.m.) The tribunal granted Count von Rintelen freedom of movement, subject to undisclosed conditions. THE CARIBBEAN SEA SUBMARINES READY TO OPERATE NEW YORK, Oct. 14. (Received Oct, 15, at 8 p.m.) The Mexico City correspondent of the New York Times states that there is no doubt that one or more submarines are ready to operate in the Caribbean Sea. Reports that German ships in Mexico are aiding submarines caused an official watch to be kept on the Columbus, which moved to an isolated anchorage. The crew has been placed on short rations despite heavy loadings of stores. Two boats alongside can be used at night to carry provisions tothe tanker Ennyfriedrich. which is anchored at Port Tampico and is loading oil and livestock which is supposed to be for delivery to German craft. , Officials state that they are ready to act with severity if there is evidence of violation of neutrality. EUROPEAN WAR RELIEF RED CROSS APPROPRIATION WASHINGTON. Oct. 13. The Red Cross announced the appropriation of 1,000,000 dollars for immediate European war relief. , Gifts for this purpose since the beginning of the war total 200,090 dollars, including the Polish Alliance donation of 150,000 dollars. THE CAPTURED CAP NORTE REPAINTED AND NAME CHANGED (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Oct. 13. It is stated that the captured Cap Norte v/as found to have been repainted, substituted Anconia foi her name, and painted the Swedish flag on her side. Bad weather made her short of fuel. According to the stowage plan the quantity loaded on board was 5G41 tons. The principal cargo included about 2893 tons of wheat, 176 tons of wool, 747 tons of skins, 60 tons of tobacco, 175 tons of cocoa. 18 tons of honey, 1102 tons of coffee, *4O casks of horseflesh, three boxes of caviare and 500 boxes of lemons. GERMAN AIRMEN PICKED UP SHOT DOWN NEAR TYNESIDE COPENHAGEN, Oct. 13. Four German airmen landed from a Danish steamer. Picked up in the North Sea, they explained that they made a forced landing after being " damaged.” They now ask to be released because they were rescued outside territorial waters. An attempt to raid the Tyne area was subseauentlv disclosed by the German airmen. They admitted that they were part of a squadron of 18 planes which attempted to bomb the Tyne. The airmen added that three British aircraft engaged their plane and shot them down near Tyneside. Then they advised the Danish ship of their predicament.